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Karaoke in the car? China's new wave of gadget-laden electric vehicles
China's electric vehicles (EVs) already lead the way in terms of battery and autonomous driving technologies. Now, the country's auto brands are adding a new dimension to the notion of intelligent cars: turning them into full-scale entertainment…
UK's biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall
The UK's biggest gigafactory has shelved plans to expand production in Sunderland because of stalled talks on a deal to supply electric car batteries to Jaguar Land Rover. Chinese-owned AESC produces batteries for Nissan at its gigafactory next…
Polestar 2 review: this 400-mile electric car proves premium does not need to shout
In updated Long Range Single Motor form it combines handsome, understated styling with a genuinely upmarket cabin and the sort of real-world range that makes everyday use feel straightforward. This latest version delivers on the promise of the…
Khan issues challenge to Burnham not to back away from net-zero goals
Andy Burnham has been warned not to “slow down on net zero” by London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, who argued the heatwave and wildfires showed the need for action on climate change. The Prime Minister has acknowledged the devastation caused…
[Interview] EU's carmakers face their own Nokia challenge to survive Chinese threat, says industry expert
European carmakers face a situation similar to that faced by the likes of Nokia and Kodak when smart phones and digital cameras emerged. “Technology is changing, […] and companies that spent decades refining a product for an old…
Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package Needs Tesla to Hit an $8.5 Trillion Market Cap. Here's What That Means for Shareholders.
Tesla (TSLA +0.68%) shareholders approved what could become the largest executive compensation package in corporate history. If Elon Musk achieves every performance target over the next decade, the award could eventually be worth roughly $1…
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Shareholders Approve $1 Trillion Musk Pay Deal Tied To $8.5 Trillion Market Cap Target
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shareholders have approved what could become the largest executive compensation package in corporate history, potentially worth around $1 trillion if every performance target is met. The single most important number embedded in…
Hybrid deals: Biggest savings on cars mixing petrol and electric power
Hybrid cars are very much back in the focus of the news agenda right now. That's because Labour announced on Friday its latest plans to water down electric vehicle sales targets over the next three years. With the government flip-flopping on when…
Xiaomi bets on premium phones, connected homes as India's smartphone market flattens
Xiaomi is betting high on premium smartphones, a wider device portfolio and connected home products as India's handset market shows clear signs of saturation, with consumers increasingly willing to spend more on devices they expect to use for…
How homeowners can apply for little-known €300 car grant
A number of grants and support schemes exist that people may qualify for, yet remain completely unaware they're entitled to claim. One particularly obscure grant that could have escaped the notice of many households is the Electric Vehicle (EV)…
China's green revolution and what it means for the world
China has been the world's biggest polluter since 2006, but in recent years, it has emerged as a clean energy superpower. Huge swathes of China – from the mountain plateaus of Tibet, where the sun shines brighter in the thin air, to the…
Residents of 'pin-drop quiet' neighbourhood worry about KFC 2am plans
Residents have objected to a South London KFC's plans to stay open as late as 2am for deliveries. People living near the fast food outlet in Chessington raised concerns noise from delivery drivers' mopeds would disturb their sleep into the early…
India signing pacts with multiple countries to secure critical minerals: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India has been taking active steps to secure critical minerals and is signing agreements with multiple countries to strengthen the supply chains of these resources. He also said that many nations…
China Completes 582-Tonne Magnet For 'Artificial Sun', Eyes Fusion Power By 2030
China aims to lead future energy markets, mirroring its solar and EV success. China has completed and tested a giant 582-tonne superconducting magnet for its next-generation nuclear fusion project, a development that could strengthen its ambition…
Australia is spending billions on fuel security. What if some of that went to electric trucks?
The war in Iran has kicked off the 'largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market', and it's also drawn attention to something invisible to most Australians — we use a lot of diesel to keep this country running. We…
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